Today's Alternative and Minor League Sports Headlines from OurSports Central
Headlines for May 12, 2026
Baseball
American AssociationIncaviglia discusses 2026 season approach; Bell and Aldrete headline a more "athletic" roster - Cleburne Times Review
Kansas City Monarchs introduce new ownership ahead of 2026 season - KCTV
Carolina LeagueLogan Driscoll, Victor Mesa Jr. to rehab with RiverDogs - Charleston Post and Courier
FredNats OF Yeremy Cabrera promoted to High-A Wilmington - Fredericksburg Free Lance Star
Eastern LeaguePirates Jones will join Curve this evening - Altoona Mirror
Frontier LeagueFlorence Y'alls have 7 players with Cincinnati ties on 2026 roster - Cincinnati Enquirer
International LeagueShrimp Bites: Jumbo Shrimp face Memphis in baseball series - Florida Times-Union
Baseball poetry festival returns to Worcester with rhyme, rain and Casey at the Bat - NewsBreak - Worcester
Major League Baseball Draft LeagueTrenton Thunder to become Garden State Fighting Finches for one night this season - Trentonian
Thompson talks Scrappers with Curbstone - Warren Tribune-Chronicle
Northwest LeagueJacob Humphrey providing spark for Spokane Indians offense; long relievers shine on mound - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Pacific Coast LeagueKik Hernandez, Brusdar Graterol on rehab assignments against first-place Albuquerque Isotopes this week - Albuquerque Journal
Bees fall to Oklahoma City Comets in abbreviated series - Deseret News
Aviators Mason Barnett battling on his road back to the big leagues - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Athletics to call up hot-hitting Aviators OF prospect Henry Bolte - Las Vegas Review-Journal
South Atlantic LeagueEmperors bats go wild to finish off road series - Rome News-Tribune
Southern LeagueChattanooga FC To Play Miami CF II At Erlanger Park On July Fourth - Chattanoogan
Texas LeagueRyan Lasko's grand slam lifts RockHounds past Frisco - Midland Reporter Telegram
Midland RockHounds return home to host Frisco in series - Midland Reporter Telegram
Basketball
Canadian Elite Basketball LeagueVIDEO: Vancouver Bandits sign Jaelen House - Abbotsford News
UPSHOT LeagueJacksonville Waves women's basketball ready for season opener - Florida Times-Union
Greensboro Groove Professional women's basketball - Greensboro News and Record
Colorado's Tayanna Jones-Bell joins Greensboro Groove - Greensboro News and Record
Events: FSCJ Artist Series Beetlejuice, debut of womens professional basketball this weekend - NewsBreak - Jacksonville
Women's National Basketball AssociationSky face first true playoff-caliber test against Valkyries - Chicago Sun Times
Chicago visits Golden State following Salaun's 21-point performance - Daily Independent
WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries open 1-2 - ESPN
How former UConn star performed in WNBA's opening weekend - Hartford Courant
Indiana Fever forward Monique Billings to return from ankle injury vs Sparks - Indianapolis Star
Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever vs Los Angeles Sparks where to watch WNBA game - Indianapolis Star
Makayla Timpson thrives off Indiana Fever bench, has confidence in role - Indianapolis Star
Jordan Harrison waived by Portland Fire days after second-largest WNBA home opener crowd in history - KGW
Phoenix Mercury prepared for 2026 home opener after transformative offseason - KOLD
Mercury rout the Aces 99-66 to spoil Las Vegas ring ceremony - KOLD
Portland Fire waive Jordan Harrison, activate Kamiah Smalls - KPTV
The WNBA didn't solve its ref problem it's actually so much worse - New York Post
Sophie Cunningham Checks SI Swimsuit Appearance Off Her 'Bucket List' - NewsBreak - Indianapolis
WNBA Power Rankings: Liberty, Wings Start Strong in Opening Weekend - Sports Illustrated
How the WNBA tunnel walk became a fashion phenomenon - Toronto Globe and Mail
Sponsors eager to tap into Tempo and align with WNBA rocket ship - Toronto Globe and Mail
Tempo guard Julie Allemand makes plea with Storm up next - Toronto Star
WNBA power rankings: Breakout players for each team after opening weekend - USA Today
Fever bring back guard Bree Hall on player development contract - WTHR
Seattle visits Toronto after Mabreys 27-point game - WTOP
VIDEO: Atlanta Dream vs. Dallas Wings: FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS: May 12, 2026 - YouTube
Football
Canadian Football LeagueB.C. LionsThe CFLs 30 highest-paid players for 2026 - 3DownNation
One position battle for each CFL training camp - 3DownNation
Highest-paid CFL players at every position for 2026 - 3DownNation
CFL going back to 20-second play clock in last three minutes of halves - Hamilton Spectator
Wynton McManis making noise at Tiger-Cats camp - Hamilton Spectator
Why did Ottawa Redblacks cut Lewis Ward for an older kicker? - Ottawa Citizen
Why do Ottawa Redblacks expect to be much-improved in 2026? - Ottawa Citizen
Davis: Roughriders have special group of ... who are those guys? - Regina Leader-Post
Bombers return star Vaval pushing for starting role on defence in second CFL season - Toronto Globe and Mail
Veteran middle linebacker McManis quickly making presence felt with Ticats - Toronto Globe and Mail
Veteran middle linebacker McManis quickly making presence felt with Ticats - Toronto Star
Pallister, Harris, Kreviazuk among 12 exceptional Manitobans honoured - Winnipeg Free Press
Bombers return star Vaval pushing for starting role on defence in second CFL season - Winnipeg Free Press
Blue Bombers training camp begins with excitement - Winnipeg Free Press
Dixon turning heads at Bomber camp - Winnipeg Free Press
All he does is win: Bombers Nield switches sides in heated rivalry - Winnipeg Sun
In Tommy we trust: Bombers high on new offensive guru - Winnipeg Sun
VIDEO: Doing It for the People Who Made the Dream Possible - YouTube
United Football League4 Takeaways From Week 7 of the 2026 UFL Season - Fox Sports
VIDEO: One Hit Changed the Game: Chandler Rogers Threw for 201 Yards & 2 TDs - YouTube
Hockey
American Hockey LeagueListen to latest Fire & Ice Podcast featuring Firebirds star John Hayden - Desert Sun
Battle of the Birds: Coachella Valley, Colorado set to face off in Pacific Division Finals - KESQ
Artur Akhtyamov has been shining light for Marlies in playoffs - Toronto Sun
Ryan Johnson set to succeed Jim Rutherford as Canucks' hockey boss - Vancouver Province
ECHLIn tight Komets-Toledo series, momentum becomes huge factor - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Adirondack Thunder look back on strong ECHL season - Glens Falls Post-Star
Atlanta Gladiators set home opener for 2026-27 season at Gas South Arena - Gwinnett Daily Post
Solid goaltending, timely goals give Kansas City Mavericks 2-0 playoff series lead over Allen Americans - Independence Examiner
New Mexico Goatheads pro hockey team sets date for first home opener - KOBTV
Wichita Thunder great Travis Clayton named teams next head coach - KWCH
Mariners roll to win over Nailers in Game 3 of ECHL North Division finals - Portland Press Herald
UMaine mens hockey alumns David Breazeale, Nolan Renwick still teammates in ECHL - Portland Press Herald
Maine Explodes For Six In First Win Of Series vs. Nailers - Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register
North American Hockey LeagueJohnstown Tomahawks, 1st Summit Arena sign new 3-year lease, with 3-year option - Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
Austin Bruins win Central Division championship, headed to NAHL championship tournament - Rochester Post-Bulletin
Ontario Hockey LeagueWayne Gretzkys CHL career too short to top leagues 50-year rankings - Sault Star
Gretzkys historic Soo season listed among top 50 CHL players - Soo Today
Kitchener looks to advance to Memorial Cup and WHL and QMJHL finals continue on TSN - TSN
'Never in my wildest dreams' did Spitfires' GM Bowler see Belchetz bolting club to play in NCAA for Spartans - Windsor Star
Spitfires team with Hockey Canada to bring World Junior Hockey Summer Showcase to Windsor this summer - Windsor Star
Professional Women's Hockey League15 players from B.C. among 235 eligible for 2026 PWHL Draft - Abbotsford News
Uncertain offseason awaits the Fleet following playoff exit - Boston Globe
Game 5 of Frost-Victoire playoff series postponed over illness concerns - Boston Globe
PWHL to announce Las Vegas expansion team Wednesday - Las Vegas Review-Journal
PWHL postpones Game 5 between Montreal Victoire and Minnesota Frost - Ottawa Citizen
Hamilton lands PWHL team: sources - Toronto Star
Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey LeaguePlayoff time! - News 91.9
Kitchener looks to advance to Memorial Cup and WHL and QMJHL finals continue on TSN - TSN
United States Hockey LeagueStampede, Force set for winner-take-all Game 5 in conference finals - Fargo Forum
Junior Hockey: Black Hawks part ways with head coach - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
Western Hockey LeagueSports Looking Back: May 12, 2026 - Brandon Sun
Raiders, Tips spit opening games of WHL Championship - Medicine Hat News
Rucks make most of NHL Draft season - Medicine Hat News
Expected battle materializing in WHL final between Raiders and Silvertips - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Spokane Chiefs extend head coach Brad Lauer, assistant Jake Toporowski; promote George Ross to assistant GM - Spokane Spokesman-Review
Broncos believe Pitz can become impact two-way forward - Swift Current Online
Johnson joining University of Calgary Dinos - Swift Current Online
Broncos add high-scoring winger Caleb Philp with first-round WHL Prospects Draft pick - Swift Current Online
Kitchener looks to advance to Memorial Cup and WHL and QMJHL finals continue on TSN - TSN
Lacrosse
National Lacrosse League3 Up, 3 Down, NLL Semifinals: How Did We Get Here? - Inside Lacrosse
VIDEO: Semifinals: Thunderbirds vs Swarm - YouTube
VIDEO: Offensive Player of the Year: Keegan Bal - YouTube
VIDEO: Transition Player of the Year: Zach Currier - YouTube
VIDEO: Semifinals: Swarm vs Thunderbirds - YouTube
VIDEO: Defensive Player of the Year: Callum Jones - YouTube
VIDEO: Brett Dobson Delivered An All-Time Season in Net - YouTube
Other
Major League RugbyVIDEO: A Comeback Story: Old Glory DC vs. Seattle SeaWolves: HIGHLIGHTS: Week 7 MLR 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Hard to Argue Here - YouTube
VIDEO: Inside MLR: Episode 9: Can Chicago's Dominance Beat Championship History? - YouTube
VIDEO: Can the Free Jacks Avenge Their Week 2 Loss?: New England vs California Legion: Week 7 MLR 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Is the 2026 Season Already Decided?: Chicago vs Anthem: Sunday Night Rugby Highlights: MLR Week 7 - YouTube
VIDEO: Pure Speed from Brock Webster @ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR - YouTube
Soccer
Major League SoccerEsmir Bajraktarevic headed to the World Cup with Bosnia - Boston Globe
Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player - Florida Sun-Sentinel
Kansas City World Cup hosting story traced to decades-old decision - KCTV
Kelsy scores 2 goals, Timbers beat Sporting KC 6-0 for largest margin of victory in club history - KGW
Nashville SC player earnings revealed in MLS salary guide - Nashville Tennessean
FC Dallas plays last Toyota Stadium game before World Cup break - NBC DFW
Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player - New York Newsday
Orlando City aims to earn points, starting with Union match - Orlando Sentinel
Minnesota United's new salary data - St. Paul Pioneer Press
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi continues to lead MLS salary ranks - Toronto Globe and Mail
Whitecaps vie to become road warriors as Vancouver prepares for FIFA World Cup - Toronto Globe and Mail
Whitecaps look headed home to Swangard for Canadian Championship - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps hit the road for extended trip - Vancouver Province
How much will the World Cup really cost B.C.? Government promises update before kickoff - Vancouver Province
Whitecaps, B.C. government, local First Nations set to meet - Vancouver Province
VIDEO: James Rodríguez on Joining Colombia National Team for the World Cup - YouTube
VIDEO: Tai Baribo Says 2022 World Cup Final Is the Best Ever! What Do You Think? - YouTube
VIDEO: Bookmark for Receipts. @fifa World Cup Right Around the Corner! - YouTube
VIDEO: Feints, Chops, Megs and More! @mls Is on - YouTube
VIDEO: Inter Miami Fair Play Debate, Atlanta Goal Called Back, & Rob Holding DOGSO RED?! - YouTube
MLS NEXT ProChattanooga FC To Play Miami CF II At Erlanger Park On July Fourth - Chattanoogan
National Women's Soccer LeagueSources: NWSL's Racing Louisville exploring partial sale - ESPN
Chawingas hat trick leads to NWSL Player of the Week award - KCTV
Chawinga named NWSL Player of the Week - KCTV
Thorns, goalie Arnold agree to 2027 contract option - KPTV
Racing Louisville FC partial sale considered by Soccer Holdings - Louisville Courier-Journal
Summit secures second win of the season - NewsBreak - Denver
Racing Louisville FC exploring minority investment as NWSL growth accelerates, ESPN reports - WDRB
VIDEO: Aleigh Gambone with Her First NWSL Goal and It's CLINICAL - YouTube
VIDEO: Amanda Gutierres with the 98th Minute Game-Winning Heroics - YouTube
VIDEO: FULL HIGHLIGHTS: Boston Legacy vs. Orlando Pride - YouTube
VIDEO: 13 De Maio De 2026 - YouTube
VIDEO: Matchweek 7 All Goals: Top Bins, First Road Goals + More - YouTube
VIDEO: Huge Reflexes. Bigger Moment. Silkowitz Said NO. - YouTube
VIDEO: The Goal Was Class. the Teamwork Before It? Even Better. Boston Legacy - YouTube
VIDEO: Fearless from Thompson. What a Tackle. - YouTube
VIDEO: Temwa Chawinga: History Maker. the KC Current Forward Scored the First Hat Trick in Club History! - YouTube
United Soccer League Championship'Ted Lasso' star Cristo Fernandez joins El Paso of USL soccer - Arizona Republic
'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernandez signs with El Paso Locomotive. - El Paso Times
'Ted Lasso' star turned football pro: Cristo Fernandez signs for USL team - ESPN
From Dani Rojas to the USL: Cristo Fernandez earns an El Paso Locomotive deal - WRAL
VIDEO: This Flick to Finish! - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 10 Save of the Week Nominees: USL Championship - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 10 Player of the Week: Nico Campuzano: USL Championship - YouTube
VIDEO: Who Remembers DROGBA in 2018?! - YouTube
VIDEO: Bassett with a Stunner!!! - YouTube
United Soccer League OneForward Madison gameday guide for fans - Wisconsin State Journal
VIDEO: Week 10 Save of the Week Nominees: USL League One - YouTube
VIDEO: Week 10 Player of the Week: Matt Bentley: USL League One - YouTube
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